Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR

Front Door Glass Regulator


REMOVAL

1.Remove the front door finisher. Service and Repair.
2.Partially remove the vapor barrier and position aside.
3.Remove the inside window seals covering the glass bolts.
4.Temporarily reconnect the power window switch.





5.Operate the power window main switch to raise/lower the door window until the glass bolts can be seen.
6.Remove the glass bolts.





7.Raise the front door glass and hold it in place with suitable tool (A).
8.Disconnect the harness connector from the regulator assembly.
9.Remove the bolts and the regulator assembly.











DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Remove the regulator motor from the regulator assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the regulator assembly for the following items. If a malfunction is detected, replace or grease it.
- Wire wear
- Regulator deformation
- Grease condition for each sliding part

INSTALLATION











1.Install the regulator assembly.
a.Loosely install the top rear regulator bolt to use along with the temporary holds on the window motor to install the assembly in the door.
b.Install the top front regulator bolt.
c.Install the bottom front regulator bolt.
d.Install the bottom rear regulator bolt.
e.Tighten the top rear regulator bolt.
f.Install the top window motor bolt.
g.Install the lower window motor bolt
h.Install the rear window motor bolt.
Regulator and motor bolts: 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
2.Connect the harness connector to the regulator assembly.





3.Lower the glass and ensure that it is in both the front and rear glass channels. Tighten glass bolts.
Glass mounting bolts: 6.1 Nm (0.62 kg-m, 54 in-lb)
4.Check the glass for proper fit.
5.Install the window inside seals over the glass bolt holes.
6.Install the vapor barrier.
7.Install front door finisher. Service and Repair.